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Osteospermum fruticosum

Freeway Daisy, Trailing African Dai

Plant photo of: Osteospermum fruticosum
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/MJC

 

Description

This ground cover will grow 1-3' tall and has medium-size green leaves with purple or blue flowers that can bloom all year.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.